1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1988 Austin Maestro and 1988 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Maestro | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
